One Pot Mexican Turkey and Rice -Â A family friendly taco skillet meal made a bit lighter by using ground turkey instead of beef; ready in under 30 minutes!
Add this One Pot Mexican Turkey and Rice to your list of must have weekday recipes. Not only is it ready in under a half hour and made in one pan (so less mess) but it also stars lean ground turkey and black beans so you don't have to feel too guilty about devouring it.
To keep this family friendly I didn't add too much spice. I used the Mild Ro-Tel diced tomatoes but you can get a hot version. It doesn't have to be Ro-Tel, I've seen that most of the diced tomatoes now come in varieties with diced chilies.
I seasoned everything with a little bit of cumin and chili powder but if you don't keep those spices on hand just grab yourself one of those packets of taco seasoning and use that instead.Â
Recipe inspired/adapted by Campbell's Kitchen Zesty Beef & Rice.
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One Pot Mexican Turkey and Rice
Ingredients
- 1 T Olive OIl
- 20 oz Ground Turkey
- 15 oz Black Beans canned, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz Corn canned, drained
- 10 oz Diced Tomato w/ Chilies Ro-Tel recommended
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ÂĽ teaspoon Salt
- â…› teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
- ÂĽ teaspoon Cumin ground
- 2 C Instant Brown Rice
- 2 ½ C Chicken Broth
- 1 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Optional Toppings: Guacamole / Sour Cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, over medium/high heat. Add turkey and brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin.
- Add in beans, corn and tomatoes. Stir in the rice and add in the broth. Stir well to make sure rice is distributed evenly (or close to it).
- Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and replace cover until cheese is melted (about 2 minutes).
- Top with guacamole and/or sour cream.
Nicole Neverman says
This sounds like a fantastic weeknight dinner option 🙂 So quick and easy but still packed with delicious flavors and nutritious ingredients.
Patty Haxton Anderson says
Sounds like a flavorful weeknight meal. And can be economical too!
Angela says
My kind of dinner!! Easy and I LOVE a pan dish!! Great colors and flavors and I cant wait to try it out!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
One pot taco skillet you say? I am sooooo in my friend! My family will adore this for sure!
nancy@skinnykitchen.com says
This looks so yummy!!!
Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says
Such a great weeknight meal! Love all that cheese
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
This one pot Mexican turkey rice looks delish.
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
Dinner tonight!! I have everything I need to toss this today, love a one pot meal!